A town west of Worcester with centuries of history
Located 30 miles west of Worcester, Warren is a small rural town with a population of around 5,000 with a deep appreciation for its past. "People take pride in the history of their community here," says Cassie Paolucci, broker/owner of Post Road Realty, who has served the area for 16 years. The area was settled in 1644 as part of the nearby Brookfield until its incorporation 68 years later into the town of Western. It wouldn't be until 1834 that the town got renamed in honor of American Revolutionary War leader Joseph Warren. Since then, Warren has maintained a sense of community, supporting its many parks and shops via renovations and fundraising projects that bring locals to the historic Main Street.
The town of Warren welcomes its residents and visitors to Lucy Stone Park.
From the gazebo at Warren Common you have a perfect view of the town center.
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Community restoration efforts at Lucy Stone Park
The community can relax in the open air in Warren's parks and farms. Quaboag River runs straight through the town center, and Lucy Stone Park runs along it, with wooded trails and playgrounds and an active restoration program led by community volunteers. On the eastern edge of town, Cutter Park features a playground and a small baseball diamond, and to the south, Comins Pond is a popular spot for locals to swim and barbeque during the summer. In the middle of town, Warren Public Library offers access to CDs, movies and books of all kinds, and residents can walk the small woods trail right across the street at Warren Commons. Deer Meadow Farm and Liberty Farm are both areas farther out that use several acres each: Deer Meadow Farms sells its seasonally made maple syrup, while Liberty Farm is a non-profit farm animal rescue organization that invites volunteers to help care for several horses and llamas.
Downtown Main Street hosts a collection of businesses.
A wide selection of teas can be found at The Thrifty Gypsy near Warren.
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A focus on family safety with the Molly Bish Foundation
While Warren is a notably safe area, having a CAP Index score of 1 in comparison to the national average score of 4 out of 10, it is also known for the tragic disappearance of teenager Molly Bish at Comins Pond in 2000. The Molly Bish Foundation is 2 miles from Main Street and helps bring awareness to child safety and disappearance cases, working with local volunteers and donors since 2004.
Residents and visitors of Warren can stop by Breezelands Orchard for fresh apples.
Come see how all the different apple treats are made at Breezelands Orchard.
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Always friendly neighbors at Mason’s Grille
“Locals go to the town center for things they don’t want to drive up to the city for,” says Realtor and local of 17 years Lisa Caron, “It’s really community-based. You can’t help it -- you just see everyone you know in a place like this.” Warren’s Main Street serves as a focal point in the middle of miles of land. Mason’s Grille is an extremely popular spot -- to the point that Caron jokingly says she avoids the diner on certain days. “That’s where we see everyone we know! It’s hard not to sit and talk, especially when you just want to eat.” Glenda’s Pub is down the street and has a cozy but not crowded bar feel featuring local bands and DJs. Just next door is the Warren Package Store, a small liquor store that also serves as the neighborhood’s primary grocer with plenty of snacks, produce and kitchen basics.
Colonial Revival homes can be spotted throughout Warren, Massachusetts.
The classic cape cod home can be found in Warren, Massachusetts.
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Colonial Revival and lots of land
Homes in the area include cozy log cabin style single-story homes, Cape Cod family homes and Colonial Revival two-story homes. Winding roads lined with forests take locals from the residential areas to the small town center, which feels like stepping into a Colonial town square with its steepled roofs and brick-sided buildings. Plots of land for development in Warren are available for around $18,000 to $130,000. Houses range in price from $125,000 to $500,000. Ranches and homes featuring four bedrooms reach the top of that range, while older family homes needing renovations sit at the lower range. The Warren Housing Authority provides affordable housing in Kickemuit Village, a public housing complex downtown, and in a more rural area, Heritage Village is a 55+ community with manufactured homes that are sold at $150,000 on average.
Warren Community Elementary School is a great public school for elementary-aged children.
Quaboag Regional High School in Warren hosts athletic fields for after-school sports.
Quaboag Invitational Middle School is located within the campus of Quaboag Regional High School.
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Career-focused programs at Quaboag Regional Schools
Students can begin at Warren Community Elementary School, a kindergarten through sixth-grade school graded B-minus on Niche. The school only hosts around 350 students and has a teacher and classroom for each grade level. Students can then move on to Quaboag Regional Middle Innovation School and the Quaboag Regional High School, both rated B. The two schools share a building with an athletics department and a special education program. The high school also prepares students for future careers by offering firefighting, nursing and early education and care courses.
Warren's Lucy Stone Park is dedicated to suffragist Lucy Stone.
Residents can come to Lucy Stone Park to have a nice picnic.
The gazebo at Warren Common is a great place to relax in the town of Warren.
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A cutoff town near Worcester
Warren sits at the halfway point between Springfield and Worcester, 30 miles from either city. "It's kind of a cutoff town, right between Brookfield and Springfield. It isn't so far out that you can't get anywhere, but it definitely is a lot quieter than near the city," says Caron. The area is car-dependent and lacks public transportation, leaving locals to rely on Interstate 90 to get to most places. Westover Airport is the closest airport, about 25 miles away.
State highways lead out of Warren and travel by the Quaboag River.
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